Nyos Lamar El vs River Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nyos Lamar El
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students
River Oaks El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Nyos Lamar El Austin, Texas | River Oaks El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 4,686 | #2920 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13307 of 50,301 | #33176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nyos Lamar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 38.2).
- •Nyos Lamar El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Nyos Lamar El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Nyos Lamar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 83.5%).
- •Nyos Lamar El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Nyos Lamar El is the larger school with 858 students compared with 551.
- •Nyos Lamar El is a charter school while River Oaks El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nyos Lamar El better than River Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Nyos Lamar El ranks higher (67.2 vs 38.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nyos Lamar El and River Oaks El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nyos Lamar El: 858. River Oaks El: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nyos Lamar El and River Oaks El rank in Texas?
Nyos Lamar El is 786th of 4,686 and River Oaks El is 2920th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).